E COMMUNITY PROFIL live / work / play Introduction Glovertown’s history and way of life has been shaped by its location – Situated on the edge of the ocean, and at the mouth of the Terra Nova River. Drawing influence from the sea and the land, Glovertown has a rich history of boatbuilding and logging. The surrounding waterways feed into Alexander Bay, supporting both commercial and sport fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts can boat, canoe, kayak, and fish the waters around Glovertown to experience what we have for generations. Close by, Terra Nova National Park is a jewel in our province, where forest meets sea and the views impress. Uniquely located… a national park and provincial capital to the east, the diverse communities and landscapes of the central region to the west. The beauty of the area surrounding Glovertown makes it a favourite destination. Winter or summer, Glovertown offers the best of Newfoundland experiences for travellers and residents alike. Glovertown is a community that is edging towards significant growth. Our community is well-suited to new and growing families with a safe, healthy environment. A number of services are available for senior “Glovertown’s history and way of life living, with a strong community tradition of active service groups. A competitive market provides opportunities for new home builders has been shaped by its location” to live in a rural setting or for retirees to build a dream home in a beautiful community. Opportunities for business exist in the tourism and manufacturing industries, with an ideal location for businesses that operate throughout the island. Our Community Profile will show you what Glovertown has to offer. 1 Location Population setting provides opportunities for fishing in the Glovertown is located on the eastern edge of According to the 2011 Census, Glovertown’s rivers and brooks as well as ponds off the back “Trailways surround the Newfoundland and Labrador’s central region, population is 2,122. This represents an increase roads. Trailways surround the community giving wrapping around the Middle Arm of Alexander of 2.9% since the 2006 Census. The number of outdoor enthusiasts the chance to explore on all- community giving outdoor Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. Two exits from the occupied private dwellings in Glovertown is 822. terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Trans-Canada Highway provide access into enthusiasts the chance to the community via the Road to the Beaches. Landscape and Climate Glovertown experiences a climate that is similar Glovertown is situated close to Terra Nova Glovertown and surrounding areas are marked to the inland areas of Newfoundland, while the National Park. A ten minute drive from the by numerous features. The boreal forest Bay brings features of a coastal climate. Winter explore on all-terrain vehicles community leads to the main campgrounds and surrounding Glovertown supports numerous sees average snowfall of 311 cm per year. Average trails of Canada’s most Easterly National Park. forms of wildlife on the land and in the sky. The annual rainfall is 870 mm per year. Summer and snowmobiles.” The community is in the Federal Electoral District great Terra Nova River, the most easterly major brings an average temperature of about 16° C in of Bonavista – Gander – Grand Falls-Windsor, and river in Canada, runs into Alexander Bay on July and August with an average daily maximum the provincial Electoral District of Terra Nova. the south shore. The bay is also fed by streams of 21° C in those months. and brooks from wetlands close by. The rural 3 “Early settlers considered the most important aspects of our Company, ran into financing problems and were community development. refused a loan guarantee by the Newfoundland stayed in Government, halting construction. In the fall The top portion of the shield depicts some of of 1921, the property was purchased by Anglo- the area’s rich history with a sheltered cove, Newfoundland Development Company, who felt Glovertown a Beothuck canoe, the ocean and a European that operation of the mill would no longer be ship. The golden arrow represents progress and feasible. Despite this setback, the spruce and development and ties the shield to the provincial fir still supported the logging and boat building to harvest the flag. The potato plant refers to agriculture of industries. Today, the mill still stands untouched the early settlers. Local flora and fauna are since the 1920s. land and water.” represented, with the beaver symbolizing the town’s ties to Canada. The wavy lines represent During the 1940’s families from the island the sea. communities in Bonavista Bay migrated to Glovertown, and Government resettled the The municipal crest also graces our municipal remaining families in the 1950s. During this flag, adopted in 2004. period, Glovertown gained upgrades in health care, education, roads, electricity and telephone History access. Early settlers stayed in Glovertown to harvest the land and water. The area around Alexander Bay The Town was incorporated in 1954. The Crest and Glovertown was well known in the late 19th economy was driven by the influx of population The Municipal Crest displays significant symbols century for impressive stands of fir and spruce through resettlement and the industrial activity for the Town of Glovertown. It signifies how the trees. Small-scale agriculture, fishing and logging spurred by the Newfoundland Railway Company. community was built by hard-working people, and provided food, building materials and a living. Transporting passengers and freight to and from represents our focus on a high set of standards The forestry industry drove the Newfoundland the Alexander Bay Station, it made Glovertown a for our community. Railway to add a stop in Alexander Bay. Numerous hub for activity in central Bonavista Bay. sawmills dotted the coast of the bay. The cross signifies the strong Christian beliefs of the town’s people; enforcement, education A pulp and paper mill in Glovertown was expected and justice are found on the cross. These are to open in 1922. The owners, Terra Nova Sulphite 5 Doing Business in Glovertown Glovertown Shipyard Building for the Hebron Project Bob Davis of Glovertown Shipyard stated that Glovertown is one of the communities in the “The project we’ve commenced at our facility province to benefit from the booming offshore oil will increase our workforce by fifty to sixty and gas industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. employees, with potential for an additional Local boat builders Glovertown Shipyard were thirty positions.” The first barge is scheduled to chosen in Summer 2012 as the production facility finish by August 2013, with the second barge to for two new barges to be operated at the Hebron be delivered by April 2014. The partners on the Project Site. The barge project is a collaborative project have named the two vessels the Dowden effort of McKeil NL, Mammoet, Hunt’s Transport, Spirit, in honor of the late owner and operator of and KKC. the shipyard, Ford Dowden; and the Glovertown Spirit, in recognition of the community in which Clients of Glovertown Shipyard have been able the vessels will be manufactured. to count on complete marine services of high quality from the family-owned enterprise for Steve Fletcher, President of McKeil, said “McKeil more than thirty years. A mostly local workforce is proud to be an integral part of the Glovertown has furthered Glovertown Shipyard’s reputation Shipyard project. Working with the shipyard to for excellent results. In addition, Glovertown construct the new vessels is exciting for all parties Shipyard has been committed to providing involved. We appreciate the sense of pride from opportunities for apprentice tradespersons to Leon Dowden and his dedicated team, and “Local boat builders Glovertown gain experience. especially their commitment to build the barge on time and on budget”. Mr. Fletcher added, “As David Porter, President of McKeil NL, stated that we expand our business in this province, we are Shipyard were chosen in Summer 2012 choosing Glovertown Shipyard for this project very pleased that this project will provide great was simple. “Glovertown Shipyard is a large employment opportunities for many, which is as the production facility for two new capacity shipyard with a wealth of experience in good for McKeil, good for Glovertown and good the production of steel vessels. Their experienced for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.” group of workers has completed top-notch barges to be operated at the projects throughout the years, and my familiarity with Glovertown Shipyard made the choice easy.” Hebron Project Site” 7 “Fabtech Industries Manufacturing to 350 tonnes, with plans to expand construction have become Boat Building capacity to handle vessels up to 1200 tonnes. The manufacture of sea-going vessels in Since their inception, Glovertown Shipyard Glovertown is a business activity steeped in has expanded their capabilities to include the provincial leaders history. Boat builders in Glovertown have kept up construction of new vessels, refabricating, steel with changes in the market and are innovative in fabrication and marine electronics. the products they offer for sale. The boat building in the fabrication of industry employs anywhere from 50-75 workers Secondary Processing at any given time. Two of the firms involved The fishing industry in Glovertown has a similar in the industry include Fabtech Industries and history to many communities in Newfoundland aluminum vessels.” Glovertown Shipyard (2010) Limited. and Labrador. Continuing this traditional industry is fish processing. Located on Main Street North, From their workshop and office on Station Road, Terra Vista Limited is a fish processor and Fabtech Industries have become provincial exporter. Their products include crab, herring, leaders in the fabrication of aluminum vessels. capelin and mackerel. Terra Vista has exported to Their construction technology enables their markets in Asia and North America.